Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ becomes fastest song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify
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Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ becomes fastest song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify
Toff C.
Published Oct 31, 2023 08:08 PM PHT
K-pop star Jungkook has achieved a new feat on Spotify.
K-pop star Jungkook has achieved a new feat on Spotify.
The music streaming platform announced that the singer's single "Seven ft. Latto" became the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams in Spotify history. The track achieve this milestone on October 30.
The music streaming platform announced that the singer's single "Seven ft. Latto" became the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams in Spotify history. The track achieve this milestone on October 30.
Fans online were quick to congratulate Jungkook on this new massive feat.
Fans online were quick to congratulate Jungkook on this new massive feat.
"Congratulations Jungkook 🔥 Can't wait to hear your album ‘GOLDEN’ out November 3rd!" one fan commented.
"Congratulations Jungkook 🔥 Can't wait to hear your album ‘GOLDEN’ out November 3rd!" one fan commented.
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"So proud of him!" another fan wrote.
"So proud of him!" another fan wrote.
Jungkook released "Seven" on July 14.
Jungkook released "Seven" on July 14.
It debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
It debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Billboard reported that on its debut week, the K-pop star's "Seven" gained 21.9 million streams and 6.4 million in airplay. It also earned 153,000 of combined digital and CD singles during its first release week.
Billboard reported that on its debut week, the K-pop star's "Seven" gained 21.9 million streams and 6.4 million in airplay. It also earned 153,000 of combined digital and CD singles during its first release week.
Following Jimin's "Like Crazy," he became the second BTS member to claim the number one spot on the chart with "Seven."
Following Jimin's "Like Crazy," he became the second BTS member to claim the number one spot on the chart with "Seven."
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In an interview with Variety last July, Jungkook shared the story behind choosing "Seven" as his first single off his upcoming debut solo album GOLDEN.
In an interview with Variety last July, Jungkook shared the story behind choosing "Seven" as his first single off his upcoming debut solo album GOLDEN.
"Upon hearing 'Seven,' I thought, 'This is it.' After that, I focused on practicing and recording the track multiple times to perfect it. I hope that many people can feel as I felt when I first heard the song," he relayed.
"Upon hearing 'Seven,' I thought, 'This is it.' After that, I focused on practicing and recording the track multiple times to perfect it. I hope that many people can feel as I felt when I first heard the song," he relayed.
Jungkook also shared how his collaboration with Latto happened.
Jungkook also shared how his collaboration with Latto happened.
"We thought about who would be the best rapper for this summer song, and one of the producers recommended Latto. So, we reached out to her, and she gladly agreed to work together for 'Seven.' I personally like her rapping voice, and I thought her voice adds another layer of liveliness," he remarked.
"We thought about who would be the best rapper for this summer song, and one of the producers recommended Latto. So, we reached out to her, and she gladly agreed to work together for 'Seven.' I personally like her rapping voice, and I thought her voice adds another layer of liveliness," he remarked.
Jungkook is set to release GOLDEN on November 3.
Jungkook is set to release GOLDEN on November 3.
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The album will be composed of 11 tracks including "Seven."
The album will be composed of 11 tracks including "Seven."
"GOLDEN is an album inspired by the golden moments of Jungkook, the golden maknae of BTS and a solo artist," BigHit said in a statement on Weverse.
"GOLDEN is an album inspired by the golden moments of Jungkook, the golden maknae of BTS and a solo artist," BigHit said in a statement on Weverse.
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